Hagan Boost 99 Skis

“For the weight, the Hagan
Boost surprised me with its stable, predictable ride,” one tester said,
praising the well-rounded prowess of Hagan’s new midfat. “These skis hold an
edge well, have a shovel to keep you up in the pow and are light enough to go all
day.”

The state-of-the-art carbon/titanal/paulownia-cored skis in Hagan’s Boost series are a far cry from the early iron-molded ash slat skis developed by the Austrian manufacturer in the 1920s—tied with Fischer as the world’s oldest ski company.

Over its 95 years, Hagan has exclusively produced ski mountaineering gear, and with this mission in mind, this year’s weight-conscious Boost 99 strives for high-alpine progression. A carbon tip and tail are intended to reduced heft, and 3D diminishing ribs—tapered cap construction that slopes toward the ski’s vertical sidewalls—aim to maintain torsional rigidity while cutting down on the unnecessary material and weight of a fully domed cap.

Aside from the weight of the titanal binding reinforcement, this welterweight’s feathery layup caught one tester’s attention: “A light, wispy ski that can carve groomers; a fast turning ski that can navigate tight situations.” He qualified its strengths, however, as “best at slower, controlled speeds.” Per another, the Boost was well suited for “giving true bc nerds a good time on the way down.” Per another, the Boost was well suited for “giving true bc nerds a good time on the way down.”

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